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Land Conservation

PEC has helped landowners permanently protect over 293,000 acres of rural or natural land. Your gift of an easement will help ensure that the Virginia Piedmont is always characterized by its open spaces, healthy environment, and cultural resources.


Act Now: Farm Bill Funds Threatened in Bay States

Act Now: Farm Bill Funds Threatened in Bay States The Administration has proposed a number of cuts to the appropriations for conservation, local foods and other agricultural programs in the 2009 federal budget that were negotiated over a three-year period and...

Oct 15-16: Estate Planning Workshop for Professionals

Teaser image link to article Oct 15-16: Estate Planning Workshop for Professionals(Albemarle, Fauquier, PEC Event) Join PEC for a workshop on Estate Planning Using Conservation Easements and Subsequent Income Tax Implications. This workshop will be held in Charlottesville and Warrenton. Online advance registration is required. 

The Benefits of Conservation (Interactive Map)

Teaser image link to article The Benefits of Conservation (Interactive Map)Learn how the fabric of conservation easements in the Piedmont is building a legacy of preservation while enabling these families to continue to work and cherish their lands. 

Adding Up

Teaser image link to article Adding UpAt 293,000 acres—including 23,000 acres newly protected— private land conservation is making a difference for whole landscapes. An article from the Piedmont View. 

Introduction to Conservation Easements

A voluntary land preservation agreement between a landowner and a land conservation organization, designed to protect the agricultural resources, forest resources, scenic open space, or wildlife habitat that may exist on a property. 

Resources for Landowners

Information for landowners interested in the conservation easement process. 

Resources for Professionals

Information for Attorneys, Accountants, and other Professionals. 

Land Conservation Maps

Maps of conservation resources and lands protected by conservation easements 

PEC Conservation Funds

Funding the protection of PEC's nine county region. 

Contact PEC's Land Conservation Staff

Our Land Conservation Staff work throughout the Piedmont. Follow this link to find the staff person nearest you. 

Land Conservation

Land Conservation (540) 347-2334

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